Hi all, iv not been online for a good 2 years now, i used to use the cruise servers but i no longer see any on the host list ? Do i need to download patches or something now to be able to join the cruises ?

Hi there, welcome back. Make sure you're using the current [Official] version, Z28. Most of the cruise servers are on the test patch Z30/31/32 - you can get it from here.

You won't be able to connect to Z30/31/32 with an older version.

And make sure that you've not activated any filters in the host list.
i.e. Without any filters (esp make sure that TCP is [yes])

Thanks alot, i cant seem to find my main LFS program folder tho to put the patch into

Do a search for "LFS.exe".

I think iv done it as i can connect to a TC cruise server, but i still cant see any in my host list, does anyone use them anymore ?

Yup, TC is still going strong. Others have popped up in the meantime and a few old(er) servers are still online.

You can check the currently available hosts by logging into LFS World (LFS Desktop) and checking under Racers and hosts online.

Have you checked the top right part of the server viewer? if CRU is in red, make sure you click it so that it turns blue or gray, then refresh.